Sculptural bonnet. The ID. CODE is the face in the crowd. Every detail of the front shows absolute individuality. The bonnet is a perfect example of this. As a new interpretation of SUV aesthetics, it has a low homogeneous surface in the middle which rises sculpturally outwards towards the wings, where it rests elevated at the sides. As a result, its contours can also be seen in the side view; this iconic design feature visually lengthens the bonnet.
Light Cloud and 3D Eyes. A narrow, horizontal 3D light strip – the Light Cloud – extends to the left and right of the illuminated Volkswagen logo beneath the powerfully and cleanly designed bonnet. 967 LEDs and the U-shaped 3D Eyes are integrated into the Light Cloud in the left and right areas of the horizontal bar divided by the illuminated Volkswagen logo. The five-layered and three-dimensional structure of these ‘eyes’ reveals a completely new visual depth and allows an interactive way of communicating with the environment. In autonomous Level 4, for example, movement of the ‘eyes’ is simulated – pedestrians intuitively perceive this movement as a signal. The 3D Eyes and the Light Cloud also interact together: the upper light bar not only lights up white as usual, but also in different colour hues depending on the situation and driving mode. It synchronises with the Light Screen integrated in the bumper. In this way, the ID. CODE can thank other road users visually with a heart in the Light Screen, for example. The interplay of Light Cloud, 3D Eyes and Light Screen defines a new, unmistakeable Volkswagen light signature that stands for stability, strength and likeability.
Light Screen. The main area of the bumper features the interactive Light Screen as a further technology highlight. It visually displays information such as the weather forecast as soon as the driver approaches the Volkswagen. If the Light Screen is not active, the bumper painted in the vehicle colour appears to be completely closed. This is because the paint is transparent in the area of the Light Screen, so the information shines through the bumper. The Light Screen synchronises its HMI (Human Machine Interface) displays with the light visualisation of the Light Cloud and the 3D Eyes.
- Four Seasons welcome mode. The interactive light combination of Light Cloud, 3D Eyes and Light Screen is active in the Four Seasons mode as standard. The light signature automatically changes every three months to match the spring, summer, autumn and winter seasons. In the Four Seasons welcome mode, the 3D Eyes are first activated by the light from the logo. The ‘eyes’ of the ID. CODE then always look in the direction of the approaching person. If the person is recognised, a welcome scenario begins in which the light surfaces open from the central Volkswagen logo to the sides. The appearance of the light strips varies in different shades of the same colour; the 3D Eyes subsequently change to Twinkle mode in the same colour. Finally, the overall lighting turns white – the 3D Eyes now smile; ‘Welcome’ is displayed in parallel on the Light Screen.
- Example scenario: spring. The welcome scenario starts as soon as the driver approaches the ID. CODE. In spring, cherry blossoms are visualised and a matching spring melody is played via the sound system.
- Weather welcome mode. Weather mode can be activated as a welcome scenario as an alternative to the Four Seasons mode. The current online weather forecast is used here. For example, if the driver leaves the house on a cloudy day but the sun is set to break through for the next two hours, the ID. CODE responds with display of a ‘Sunny Welcome’. Conversely, ‘Thunderstorm’ can also be displayed as a welcome scenario if the weather is about to change. The forecast is always provided for the next two hours and is therefore up to date.
Matrix light in the bumper. The functions of the lighting concept are structured in several parts: the actual headlight functions such as dipped beam and main beam are performed by vertically arranged HD matrix elements on the left and right in the bumper. At the very bottom, in the centre of the front spoiler, there is also a radar sensor, the frame of which lights up in active Level 4 mode to signal that the ID. CODE is driving autonomously.
Centre Pilot. The ID. CODE is extremely aerodynamic. Volkswagen has integrated sensor technology for Level 4 autonomous driving into the aerodynamically optimised design of the concept car. The lidar and camera sensor unit in the upper area at the front is a good example of this: this Centre Pilot – which the ID. CODE uses to recognise its surroundings – is located completely behind the windscreen. The periphery of the Centre Pilot is illuminated as soon as the Volkswagen is driving autonomously in Level 4.